The ongoing legal process between Devas Multimedia and India’s State Research Organisation (ISRO) has suffered something of a set-back in a Canadian court. Devas Multimedia has won numerous actions against ISRO and its commercial arm Antrix in its claim for $1.2 billion already awarded by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and confirmed by the […]
Eros Now, the South Asian OTT platform, has expanded its partnership with Airtel, the Indian communications solutions provider, to bring the Eros Now OTT content library to Airtel Xstream Premium, a new aggregation oriented video streaming service launched by Airtel. The partnership allows Eros Now to expand its reach further by tapping into Airtel’s 300+ […]
The formation of Jio Space Technology – a joint venture between India-based digital service provider Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) and Luxembourg-based satellite connectivity solutions provider SES – to deliver affordable broadband services leveraging satellite technology will go a long way in strengthening the overall broadband services market in India, says GlobalData, a data and analytics […]
The long-running suite of legal problems that surround the 2005 failed deal between India’s Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and its Antrix commercial arm show no sign of abating. Devas Multimedia, which signed a capacity deal with ISRO’s Antrix division, and despite having allegations of fraud set against Devas and certain ISRO employees, has now issued […]
Premier Sports has secured the rights to extensive coverage of the NRL in South East Asia and the Indian sub-continent for 2022. The NRL kick’s off on March 10th and Premier Sports will have 3 live matches and a comprehensive highlights programme from every round. In addition, Premier Sports will broadcast the NRL Finals Series, […]
WarnerMedia has made three more senior content hires in Asia to bolster its original productions teams in advance of the launch of HBO Max in the region. In the Singapore-based team, Mark Francis has been appointed Group Lead of Production & Development (Scripted and Unscripted); and Wee Shi Ming has been named Lead of Entertainment […]
Voot Kids, India’s multi format platform dedicated exclusively for children, is set to premiere new high octane superhero series Blazing Teams. This animation offering for pre-teen audiences is produced by China based Alpha Group and animation studio Guangdong Alpha Animation and Culture. Blazing Teams in this reimagined avatar transports the subscribers into the mystical world […]
discovery+ India has launched a new investigative docuseries Dangals of Crime – The Untold Truth About Indian Wrestling. The discovery+ Original, available exclusively on the streaming platform in India, is set to captivate audiences by not only tracing the journey of the meteoric rise of the Olympic sport, but also explores the dark underbelly often […]
BuzzShow Network has announced that India’s largest factual content production house WildFilmsIndia Online Channel has been integrated into the BuzzShow platform. With over 3.77 million subscribers, WildFilmsIndia offers the world’s largest database of factual content from South Asia. The onboarding of the WildFilmsIndia channel represents a milestone for BuzzShow in its pursuit to make strong […]
Last week Devas Multimedia was ordered by India’s Supreme Court to be wound up. Devas is, however, determined to use the positive backing of various non-Indian courts and tribunals to be justified in pursuing its $1.2 billion (€1.06bn) compensation claim against Antrix, the former subsidiary of India Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Matthew McGill, a partner […]